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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Giro Pivot Glove Review

Yep. This is what they look like...

The Giro Pivot Gel Gloves have become my “Go to” winter
gloves.Just like bad decisions make for
great stories because you encounter more than you were prepared for, the true
test of any multi season product is how well it performs across and variety of
conditions.Winter is when you get big
temperature swings on longer rides. You can start out dry and finish your
suffering in a deluge. With jersey pocket space at a premium you don’t want to
be bringing multiple sets of gloves.It
takes longer to form an opinion on winter gloves because you need to see how
they perform in a plethora of conditions.

In the rain I smiled as I watched the water bead up and
run off as the shell material kept the water out.On fast training rides where I was sweating a
lot the gloves didn’t get cold or clammy.I found myself comfortable in these from 25 to 35 degrees with a thin
liner and without a liner they felt great from about 35 to 55 degrees.

The palms are super grippy and the little bit of gel
padding at the base of the wrist is all you need in a winter glove.The all black color scheme makes them
acceptable for non cycling use as well. The cuff and gauntlet combination
seemed odd at first but I never had an issue with drafts or with water going
where I didn’t want it.

These have stayed near the front of the drawer because
they work well in such a wide range of conditions. If you have ten pairs of
gloves you probably don’t need to add these.If you are looking for a glove that covers a wide spectrum of
circumstances, you had better consider these.